Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
tropical environments
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Tabernaemontana
In German
Baum Aciam
Tabernaemontana
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Echium
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Crape Jasmine season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine
Care of Tree Echium and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.